Building Cultures of Remembrance 2026 (BCOR)

Fort- und Weiterbildung
12. Juli 2026
Ort: Berlin
Veranstalter: Cultural Vistas

Application Deadline: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CE

Building Cultures of Remembrance (BCOR) is a reciprocal transatlantic exchange program for individuals who have a professional interest in the intersection of remembrance work and corporate social responsibility (CSR) related to historical legacies in Germany and the United States.

Each year, BCOR brings together 16 participants for two joint study tours, to explore remembrance work in the U.S. and Germany and draw lessons for the present and future. The goal is to foster professional exchange across borders and to build a new transatlantic network of experts.

In 2026, the program will focus on the intersection of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and remembrance work. Together, we will explore the role of corporate responsibility in strengthening social cohesion, critically examine the importance of addressing (company) histories, and discuss lessons from the past that can inform both corporate and societal action today.

The program will be conducted in English.

2025/2026 Program Schedule:

  • Monday, May 25, 2026 to Sunday, July 12, 2026: Application period
  • Week of July 13, 2026: Participant selection Cultural Vistas
  • Week of July 20, 2026: Final participant confirmation & notification
  • Week of July 27, 2026: Deadline for selected applicants to confirm their participation
  • August 2026: Virtual getting-to-know-each-other and engagement opportunity
  • September: Virtual pre-departure meeting
  • Sunday, September 13 to Sunday, September 20, 2026: Program in Germany
  • October: Virtual Mid-program meeting
  • November: pre-departure orientation
  • Sunday, November 15, to Sunday, November 22, 2026: U.S. Program
  • December: virtual program reflection

Application Deadline: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CE

Participation in both parts of the program as well as accompanying virtual activities is mandatory.

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